Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 28 at 3:44PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 2:44pm
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 344 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms 11 miles south of Cold Water Rest Area, or 15 miles
northeast of Malta, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Cold Water Rest Area, Roy, and Sublett Reservoir.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Eastern Magic Valley; Raft River Region; Marsh and Arbon Highlands; Franklin/Eastern Oneida Region
Forcast Office:
NWS Pocatello ID
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov